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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1898
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune published daily with a New York office at Nawang St. 45. The Scranton posting claims second class mail matter status and lists October 11, 1805 as the entry date.
The document lists Governor William A. Stone with lieutenant governor FP 8 Goran and secretary of internal affairs James W Latta. It names judges W W Pak TER and W D Porter for the Superior Court and Congressmen at large Samuel A Davenport and Galuseha A Grow.
Officials including Coroner John J. Roberts and surveyors William Connell and K W Gunsteir are listed in the record with references to surveys and related authorities guiding public proceedings. The fragmentary text indicates a formal civic or legal context involving named individuals and survey work.
Fragmentary OCR lists names James Vaughan and John Eschireer Jr in the Senate and House seats with references to Mackay and Reynolds in the Fourth and Third Elections. The text is incomplete and reads as an old parliamentary roster.
Citizens debate election methods and party messaging as Abia and neighboring regions discuss safeguards against fraud. Officials urge calm while challenges to oversight arise, with observers noting intense media coverage and calls for transparency in the campaign period.
The piece argues the 1890s Pennsylvania race shows waning factionalism as voters regrow “sober second thought.” It credits GOP leaders Goblin and Flone for steady conduct, notes Wanamaker Swallow quarrels, and predicts a Republican resurgence ahead of election day. It also mentions Booker T. Washington’s Chicago peace jubilee speech and references Roosevelt Wheeler.
The text reflects a debate on race and citizenship as Theodore Roosevelt’s campaign in New York grows, with figures urging equal economic and civil opportunities for Black citizens. It notes Roosevelt tailoring his tone for diverse audiences while maintaining strong personal stances.
General Benjamin F. Tracy urged support for the New York state ticket led by Roosevelt, arguing the war continues and voters will approve or condemn the administration's policy. He warned Spain seeks intervention and stressed the need for a Democratic congress to back leadership.
A colonial-era theatre critic urges audiences to reject vulgar Broadway style shows like The Little Hat and Della Fox as tasteless. The piece argues the stage should entertain and offer variety while asserting public taste can curb indecent productions by withholding patronage and supporting wholesome, refreshing drama.
The article reports rapid public interest in expansion, with Democrats and Republicans campaigning on expansion and protection. Frank Gonsalle cites widespread support for annexation of territories, while Senator Mason reportedly shifts from opposing to supporting colonial policy, influenced by public approval.
The Times-Herald notes rising American influence in global trade as exports surge, covering nine months to September with record shipments and a sharp drop in imports. It highlights breadstuffs growth and the widening balance of trade, amid wartime campaigns abroad and liberation of peoples.
The passage notes how American exports were forced to use British bottoms and cites efforts to petition British producers, indicating a rise in American merchant power. It envisions a day when after territorial postwar settling and merchant marine development the United States dominates global commerce, with emphasis on Asia and relations with Mexico and South American republics.
The Pittsburgh Times profiles General Joseph Wheeler noting how public adulation contrasts with his past forfeiture of citizenship. It argues his enduring influence reflects American resilience and political reinvention rather than bitterness.
A Philadelphia Press summary argues the Nicaragua canal would cut sea routes significantly and save freight costs. It notes proposed distances from Manila to London and San Francisco to New York with and without the canal, emphasizing strategic naval importance and national safety.
The Philadelphia Inquirer urges support for a Republican ticket in Pennsylvania led by Colonel Stone with a history of honest administration. It endorses William A. Biene and General Gobin and asserts the slate will back McKinley’s national program, warning against attacks by political foes.
The oration extols America as a world power not suited to isolation. It argues American democracy and liberty reach distant continents, shaping global interests with a government of the people, by the people, for the people.
The poem salutes the American flag as it flies over Porto Rico and Hawaii and signals strength beyond one hemisphere. It foresees the flag’s reach to Asiatic waters, Cuba, and distant lands, envisioning a world under its gaze as Arctic mysteries unfold.
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